Excellent+ — 3 years ago
Wow. For those of you who remember Delectus wines, this is the first vintage of Gerhard Reisacher’s new operation in Knight’s Valley...and it is a winner. Intense aromas of cassis, black currant, and bittersweet chocolate, this has a rich, full-bodied mouthfeel, sweet and perfectly integrated tannins, and a long, elegant finish. Easily on par with the best wines he ever made at Delectus, if you liked those wines then you’ve got to try this! — 4 years ago
Can taste and smell strong nodes of cedar. I don’t even usually like heavy cabs but this has strong Bordeaux mix — 4 years ago
Boom. Gehrad makes a phenomenal wine. All can has the selected spice cinnamon cardamom eucalyptus super soft on mouth really really good — 4 years ago
Probably one of the best Cabs I ever had. Well done! — a year ago
Full body. Squid ink like. — 2 years ago
So, I’m of the opinion that Gerhard Reisacher’s sweet spot is Cabernet Franc. This 2009 isn’t quite as good as his 2007 - that is the best 100% cab franc I’ve ever had - but this is damn close. No trace of the bell pepper you typically get from people picking the fruit too early, this is a terrific wine with notes of something reminiscent of roasted chipotle pepper, black pepper, and currant. Medium-to-full bodied palate with a silky, mouthfilling feel leading to a lingering finish. This is nothing like a cab franc from The Loire - pure California - but a terrific wine nonetheless. Winemakers would do well to take lessons from Gerhart on how to handle this varietal. — 3 years ago
Kapyrick Wine
v15. Very good! Vanilla and candied black cherry nose. Juicy , rich, dark, black currant fruit. Long, dry, slightly chalky and astringent , leather finish. — 4 months ago